zik1 muk6積木积木
Jyutpingzik1 muk6
Yalejīk muhk
Definition
Building blocks; toy blocks of various shapes and colors used by children for creative construction.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
While the name implies wooden blocks, it is now used for almost any construction toy, including plastic interlocking bricks like Lego. The verb used with it is almost exclusively 砌, which implies the act of assembling or building up. It is a common household term for parents and children, often used in the context of cleaning up toys scattered on the floor.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
Children really like building with blocks.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 堆, which is used for piling things up in a heap. When playing with blocks, you are building a structure, so 砌 is the correct verb to use.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
